Reuters (CNN) — Passengers on Japan’s super-fast bullet trains have long enjoyed ordering coffee, ice cream or boxed lunches from staff pushing a snack cart, savoring the treats as they whipped past landmarks such as Mount Fuji. But faced with a looming labor shortage and a trend for more people to buy food before boarding the train, on-board
Continue ReadingBy Amy Simonson and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An underwater search team that specializes in missing persons cold cases discovered approximately 30 cars submerged in a South Florida lake over the weekend, police said. Dive teams from multiple agencies will be recovering the vehicles from the lake in Doral and “a thorough investigation will
Continue ReadingWFOR By Amy Simonson and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An underwater search team that specializes in missing persons cold cases discovered approximately 30 cars submerged in a South Florida lake over the weekend, police said. Dive teams from multiple agencies will be recovering the vehicles from the lake in Doral and “a thorough investigation
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Abby’s Legendary Pizza is coming to Prineville. The family-owned pizza parlor will begin an extensive remodel in August and hopes to open in three to four months. “Two decades ago, the people of Prineville sent Abby’s a petition asking for us to open in their community. It’s taken a while, but
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Heroes Foundation Chairman Dick Tobiason will participate in the dedication of the Massachusetts Medal of Honor Highway at Kenmore Square in Boston at 10 a.m. on Saturday, a milestone in the coast-to-coast effort. This is the 12th and last state Medal of Honor Highway on U.S. Highway 20 between the Pacific and
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG, YONG JUN CHANG and AHN YOUNG-JOON Associated Press BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Rains and winds were growing in southern South Korea Wednesday as a tropical storm drew closer to the Korean Peninsula, where it was forecast to slam into major urban areas. Dozens of flights and ferry services were grounded and
Continue ReadingBy Joe Sutton and Brad Parks, CNN (CNN) — A 9-year-old girl was fatally shot in front of her Chicago home by a neighbor, who allegedly fired the gun at her before her father ran toward the shooter and tackled him to the ground, according to a legal document CNN obtained Tuesday. Michael Goodman, 43,
Continue ReadingBy ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio voters have rejected a proposal that would’ve made it more difficult for voters to amend the state constitution, including one measure set for the November ballot that would guarantee abortion rights in the state. The size of the vote lead for the No side indicates that
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture invites artists, ecological scientists, researchers and scholars whose work explores the theme of “Transitions & Migration” to apply for a 2024 residency in Sisters. This residency provides a unique opportunity to explore and engage with the multifaceted aspects of migration and transformation, encompassing
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Prepara tu pulgar para el próximo mes si tienes un iPhone. Apple introducirá un sutil cambio en el software del teléfono que probablemente afectará tu memoria muscular: el gran botón rojo de “finalizar llamada” se moverá de lugar. La aplicación de teléfono del iPhone tendrá una serie de actualizaciones en iOS
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Edmunds explored the different places where to encounter EV charging stations, point out which ones are free, and give some tips on reducing costs.
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Stacker compiled a list of 20 famous actors, athletes, and musicians who became politicians by being elected into office.
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Increased extreme weather and natural disasters are affecting auto insurers. Cheapinsurance.com explored the impact and what it means for consumers.
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The 74‘s look at 15 school systems shows some promising investments, but also a slew of questionable expenditures and a breakdown of transparency.
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MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, FBI and more to rank the states with the best and worst driving experiences.
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Stacker looked at the state of employment in the home construction industry as well as reasons for the shortage using data from the Labor Department, the National Association of Home Builders, the Department of Education, and other sources.
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HeyTutor created a list of educational public television shows spanning several decades that captured kids’ imaginations, drawing from critics’ reviews and news reports.
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By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Players who reached the knockout round at the Women’s World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing for many of them. FIFA designated $30,000 for the 732 players among 32 teams in the tournament field. The payout rises to $60,000 for players
Continue ReadingBy Rhea Mogul and Sophia Saifi, CNN (CNN) — He was once worshiped by millions, the star cricketer turned populist politician who promised to break the shackles of corruption, ushering Pakistan into a hopeful new era. Yet the final days of Imran Khan’s political career tell a contrasting tale. The former Pakistani prime minister was
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and power lines. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which
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